Parker Buth Email & Phone Number

My first summer at RTP was spent working for the FR (Flame Retardant) group. I was assigned a summer project that resulted in lowering the price of a popular glass-filled nylon formula with FR additives. Because of this, RTP was able to beat out the competition for a large-scale job.My second summer at RTP was spent working under the Conductive department. I was assigned a summer project that combined my FR experience with newly gained knowledge about EMI shielding thermoplastics. I am continuing to work part-time at RTP during the school year to continue expanding my composite knowledge and skills.• Developed and mixed formulas for flame retardant thermoplastic compounds• Operated extruder and injection molder for compounds• Completed tensile, flexural, and impact testing on plastic bars using ASTM standards• Analyzed results to achieve a lower manufacturing cost while maintaining customer requirements

Worked at DNP during the spring semester of my sophomore year at WSU.• Developed and mixed formulas for alternative material concrete using municipal solid waste• Performed compression testing on concrete samples• Operated filament winder to create self-repairing carbon fiber tubes

Eagle, Wisconsin, United States

Worked at Summerset for two summers over summer break.• Carpentry work with plastics including assembling dock accessories and using power tools• Metal work such as steel welding, CNC machine operation, vertical mill operation• Was assigned the responsibility to design an efficient manufacturing system for a hydraulic pump that was being developed and integrated by Summerset’s engineers

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Worked at Wern Valley part-time during my junior and senior years of high school.• Managed the sporting clays course and ensured the course was clean• Maintained and repaired trap machines when necessary• Interacted with customers in a friendly and professional manner• Supplied a leadership role to help train multiple new employees

Mukwonago, Wisconsin, United States

Worked at Schuett Farms starting at age 14, part-time during my freshman and sophomore years of high school.• Summers included hauling and stacking hay as well as general farm maintenance• Falls included picking pumpkins and interacting with customers during the fall display• Winters included unloading Christmas trees and selling trees to customers

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Composite Materials Engineering, Senior

Activities and Societies: President of WSU Men's Rugby Club During my time as president, I have rebuilt the club from its post-COVID.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Board Member for Sting Cancer Club, National Honor Society, Wrestling